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Why are millets gaining popularity off-late, especially since G20? Were millets an integral part of Indian diets previously or have they always been but under the radar?
How does growing millet crops benefit the farmers as well as the consumers in terms of economic and nutritional value?
The Resurgence of Millets: A Nutritional and Economic Revolution
The global community recognizes millets because of their double advantage as nutritious food sources and climate-resistant crops with economic benefits. The G20 summit along with the UN declaration of 2023 as the “International Year of Millets” has heightened the value of this plant especially for India which historically consumed them as part of its primary food sources but their usage decreased because of rice and wheat becoming primary objectives during the Green.
Revolution. Why Are Millets Gaining Popularity?
1. Millets function as a nutritious food source because they contain protein alongside fiber and vital mineral compounds including iron as well as calcium and magnesium. These food grains assist diabetic treatment while increasing immune system function alongside enhancing digestive health.
2. The climate change adversity makes millets powerful because they need little water and survive dry conditions and poor soils.
3. Government support programs such as PDS/Public Distribution System along with global promotional initiatives brought millets back to their central position.
Millets in Indian Diets: Forgotten or Always There?
Traditional Indian nutrition consisted largely of three millet varieties known as jowar, bajra and ragi throughout millennia. The Green Revolution brought about the reduction in millet food consumption since high-yield grains took precedence over them. Public health-oriented consumer groups together with government stakeholders are now revitalizing the millet market.
Benefits for Farmers and Consumers
As a result farmers experience high profits from diminshed production expenses in addition to government assistance programs combined with rising product demand.
– For Consumers: Affordable, healthy, and gluten-free food at a lower carbon footprint.